Forever is a non-fiction short film that uses lidar to generate a uniquely expressive aesthetic, casting the spotlight on a protagonist facing self-examination after an Artificial Intelligence algorithm rejects his life insurance application.
The blend of innovative technology and filmmaking serves not just as a tool, but also as an integral part of the narrative. The film explores how AI leverages data points to view the human world in precise detail, despite its inherent resolution constraints. It metaphorically harnesses the abstraction lidar offers to illustrate how AI, an entity devoid of human emotions and subjective experiences, perceives the world. The film's core metaphor is about the attempt to visualize a data-driven world through non-human intelligence.
Through "Forever," viewers are encouraged to contemplate the increasingly intimate and complex intersection of our lives with AI technology with the film suggesting deep introspective questions about humanity's relationship with artificial intelligence.
Mitch McGlocklin is an animator and filmmaker from Los Angeles that explores new technologies to tell stories. By utilizing non-traditional methods of image making, his work carries a profound originality that challenges the conventional boundaries of visual expression. This innovative approach allows him to craft imagery that captures the essence of his subjects in unexpected and thought-provoking ways, thus imbuing his work with a unique vitality and depth of meaning. His creations offer viewers new perspectives and invite them to engage in a dialogue about the ever-evolving nature of art and technology.
Case Studies to explore
Forterra
Developing life-saving autonomy technology for the Department of Defense
Open Space and Avanti West Coast Rail, UK
With an emphasis on proactive station management and creating a link between engineers, architects, and end-customer experience, Open Space and Avanti West Coast Rail are transforming the way the UK rail network is managed.
Digital Mortar and Global Partners
In their project with the Global Partners retail chain -- Alltown Fresh -- Digital Mortar uses Ouster Gemini and Ouster OS sensors to provide highly accurate and actionable data and insights regarding user journeys and shopper analytics. Based on the data collected, Global Partners is able to optimize their current layouts and the future designs for all their locations to ensure optimal business outcomes and customer experience.